717-264-1667
175 E King Street Chambersburg, PA 17201
PRESERVING LOCAL HISTORY FOR OVER 126 YEARS
Volunteer Information
Our volunteers’ time and talent are vital to the success of the Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny.
Volunteers assist with visitors coming for tours, helping visitors conduct research in the library, catalog records and archives, and help with general administrative duties throughout the society’s various areas.
Placement of volunteers is determined based on the volunteer’s interest, skills, and life experiences as well as the needs of the institution. FCHS-K volunteers bring life and energy to supporting the work of our staff through the time they donate.
Recruiting for docents now!
Volunteer Opportunities
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Archives Assistant - help patrons conduct research
Gift Shop
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Organize and display gift merchandise
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Inventory gift shop items
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Maintain stock in gift shop
Marketing and Public Relations
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Assist with mailings to FCHS-K members and donors
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Assist with press releases, writings, etc. for public relations related projects
Administrative
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In addition to the above mentioned volunteer opportunities, we often need administrative help at FCHS-K. Administrative support positions include filing, organizing, housekeeping of historical documents and books
Note: The environment at the Old Jail consists of steps up to the second floor and also down into the dungeon area if you are applying for a docent volunteer position.
Volunteers Needed to Haunt the Jail this Halloween!! October 2024
Volunteer groups (organizations, businesses, clubs, schools etc) will be assigned an area in the jail to decorate using the theme "Haunted Hollywood" ~ Then dress up in themed costumes and scare visitors on the nights of October 18th & 19th and October 25th & 26th, from 7:00 til 10:00. Groups should be at least 3 to 5 people. If you are interested in being part of our event please contact Neil Rensch - president@franklinhistorical.org